JD Knapp is the morning news editor at TheWrap, with a personal preference for horror movies, bubblegum pop, reality TV, sitcoms, and animation. After growing up in Connecticut and graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, he has gone on to work for national outlets such as People, E! News, The Messenger, and Variety. Outside of work, you can find him hiking Runyon Canyon, playing video games, or winning dodgeball.
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‘Wicked: For Good’ Reveals Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s 2 New Songs
“The Girl in the Bubble” and “No Place Like Home” will both be available on the sequel soundtrack, dropping Nov. 21 — the same day the movie premieres
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Andy Richter Is Ready for ‘DWTS’ Glory: ‘I’m Able to Do It, Apparently’
Plus, “Dancing With the Stars” pros Emma Slater and Ezra Sosa tell TheWrap what to expect ahead of the Season 34 premiere
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‘Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition’ Trailer Throws 4 Bravolebrities Into the Deep End
Angie Katsanevas, Emily Simpson, Melissa Gorga and Dr. Wendy Osefo’s new journey begins Oct. 14 on Bravo
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Sundance Institute Honors Founder Robert Redford: ‘Inspired Generations of Artists and Redefined Cinema’
“Beyond his enormous contributions to culture at large, we will miss his generosity, clarity of purpose, curiosity, rebellious spirit and his love for the creative process,” the non-profit shares
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Jimmy Fallon Attempts a Field Goal Kick in Detroit: ‘Suck It, Chicago’ | Video
NBC brings “The Tonight Show” to the Detroit Opera House and the Lions’ football field
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Robert Redford, Legendary Leading Man and Oscar-Winning Director, Dies at 89
The founder of the Sundance Institute died early Tuesday morning at home in Utah surrounded by those he loved
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Jenna Elfman Says ‘Shifting Gears’ Is Even Better in Season 2
“I didn’t know if I was ever going to come do comedy again, but it feels good,” the actress tells TheWrap
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US-China TikTok Deal Framework ‘Agreed Upon’ Ahead of Ban Deadline, Treasury Secretary Says
“A deal was also reached on a ‘certain’ company that young people in our country very much wanted to save,” President Trump teases
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Stanley Tucci to Cover the 2026 Winter Olympics for NBC and Peacock
The actor and cookbook author will provide primetime travelogue segments spotlighting Northern Italian cuisine, culture and lifestyle
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FBI Director Kash Patel Does Not Regret Prematurely Tweeting That Charlie Kirk’s Shooter Was in Custody | Video
“Could I have worded it a little better in the heat of the moment? Sure,” he tells Fox News days after the assassination
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‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Boss Says ABC Spinoff Goes Big for Premiere Episodes: ‘Country Music, Honky-Tonks and Tornadoes’
Star Jessica Capshaw also tells TheWrap about the family drama at the center of the new series
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Ariana Madix, Harry Jowsey to Host 35th Environmental Media Association Awards Gala
Nominees include “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “The Wild Robot,” “Wicked,” “Alien: Earth,” “Yellowstone,” “Paradise,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Common Side Effects,” “Abbott Elementary” and “The Simpsons”
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Joey Graziadei to Host ‘Dancing With the Stars Official Podcast’ on Disney+ and Hulu
The former “Bachelor” and previous Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy champion will get exclusive access to “DWTS” Season 34
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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect in Custody Identified, Bullet Casing Inscriptions Revealed
The messages included “Hey, fascist! Catch” and “If you read this, you are gay. LMAO,” according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and FBI Director Kash Patel
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Donald Trump Says Charlie Kirk Shooter Is in Custody: ‘With a High Degree of Certainty’
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at 10 p.m. local time Thursday night after Wednesday’s assassination
